Shelburne in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Schoolhouse
Ca. 1840 • Vergennes, Vermont
— Moved to Museum: 1947 —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2017
1. Schoolhouse Marker
Inscription.
Schoolhouse. Ca. 1840 . Vergennes, Vermont. The one-room Schoolhouse was the first structure moved to the Museum. The building has several distinct classical architectural features, including a projecting bell tower, arched door opening, and sash windows. The structure originally stood on land leased to the city of Vergennes by General Samuel Strong, a Revolutionary War officer and descendant of one of Addison County's first families, who stipulated that the property be used for educational purposes.
Inside are desks, a chalkboard featuring lesson plans, and children's schoolwork, which all suggest a 19th-century rural school.
The one-room Schoolhouse was the first structure moved to the Museum. The building has several distinct classical architectural features, including a projecting bell tower, arched door opening, and sash windows. The structure originally stood on land leased to the city of Vergennes by General Samuel Strong, a Revolutionary War officer and descendant of one of Addison County's first families, who stipulated that the property be used for educational purposes.
Inside are desks, a chalkboard featuring lesson plans, and children's schoolwork, which all suggest a 19th-century rural school.
Location. 44° 22.644′ N, 73° 13.747′ W. Marker is in Shelburne, Vermont, in Chittenden County. Marker and schoolhouse are on the Shelburne Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6000 Shelburne Road (US Hwy 7), Shelburne VT 05482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Variety Unit (within shouting distance of this marker); Toy Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Hat and Fragrance Textile Gallery (within shouting
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distance of this marker); Stone Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Smokehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Stagecoach Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelburne.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2017
2. Schoolhouse and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2017
3. Schoolhouse
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2017
4. Schoolhouse Interior
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2017
5. Schoolhouse Benches
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.